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Media release
Sport sustained hope for prisoners on Robben Island, PhD study shows
Institutional news
SU leads continent in research output, new QS ranking shows
If the inaugural QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings (WUR): Sub-Saharan Africa is anything to go by, Stellenbosch University (SU) is well on its...
Institutional news
SU ranked among 300 best universities in new TIME Magazine ranking
If early performances are anything to go by, 2026 could shape up to be a very strong year for Stellenbosch University (SU) in global higher education rankings. ...
Media release
SU opens unique immersive technology lab
Imagine standing beneath a star-filled night sky rendered in real time or watching a lecturer guide students through the inner workings of the human brain at...
Events
‘You belong here’ sets the tone as SU opens its arms to new generation of Maties
On Wednesday afternoon, Stellenbosch offered a near-perfect stage for one of the highlights in the University’s academic calendar. The mountains glowed in the...
Media release
Deputy minister praises SU’s readiness for 2026 academic year
Stellenbosch University (SU) was on Monday the first stop on a national readiness tour by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe, who...
Awards and milestones
South Africa’s top learner ‘super excited’ to become a Matie
Abigail Kok can be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed. The week after she was announced as South Africa’s top national achiever in the 2025 National...